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Today: April 06, 2026
Today: April 06, 2026

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Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Environment|Political|Science|US|World

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them

Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation

The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs

Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
Business|US|World

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening before visitors access the grounds

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors
Economy|Health|Political|World

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
Economy|Finance|World

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Political|US|World

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
MidEast|Political|US|World

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
Education|Political

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data

A coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
Business|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire

Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire
Opinion|Political|World

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers
Economy|Environment|US

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Business|Health|Science|US

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism

FDA approves leucovorin for rare genetic condition, but not for autism
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown
US|World

‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war

‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war

‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war
Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Political

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention
Political|Science|Technology|World

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Crime|US|World

Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's office

A judge on has disqualified a trio of prosecutors the Trump administration tapped to oversee federal prosecutions in New Jersey after his former personal attorney was also barred from the role

Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's office
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
Business|Economy|Finance

Are you benefitting from Trump’s tax measures? Are they difficult to claim? Tell us about it

Are you benefitting from Trump’s tax measures? Are they difficult to claim? Tell us about it

Are you benefitting from Trump’s tax measures? Are they difficult to claim? Tell us about it
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard

The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US|World

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

The Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
MidEast|Political|World

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah

As Iran war rages, Israel seizes chance to finish the job against Hezbollah
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster
Business|Economy|World

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
World

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Political|US|Videos|World

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said

Analysis: What Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio said vs. what they claimed they said